The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 16,900
€ 22,500
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 5.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 DRIVe
58.1
68.5
77.4
56.6
70.2
80.3
68.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.1 in
Height
56.6 in
103.1
173.8
103.9
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 DRIVe
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.91 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 DRIVe
GH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 DRIVe
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 DRIVe
109 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.35 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
899 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
